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    "id": 1514163,
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    "speaker_name": "Ainabkoi, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Samuel Chepkong’a",
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    "content": "exhibits. They are beneficiaries of the NG-CDF, and were it not for the bursaries, they would not be lawyers. People are seeking to disenfranchise the indigent in our society. We should not accept. We must entrench those Funds in the Constitution to secure the future of our children and communities. The evolving jurisprudence underscores the need for a firm constitutional foundation for NG-CDF to ensure its sustainability. This entrenchment will provide legal certainty to the Fund’s framework, offering stability for long-term planning and implementation of constituency-based projects. Secondly, it will promote equitable development by guaranteeing that all constituencies, including marginalised ones, continue to benefit from the necessary infrastructure and services they deserve. As you know, Article 95 of the Constitution is extremely clear. I do not know why the courts have a problem with it. It states, for the avoidance of doubt, that Members of Parliament resolve issues that are of concern to the people by enacting NG-CDF, NGAAF and Senate Oversight Fund, and entrenching them in the Constitution. In my constituency, many dilapidated schools were built using Harambees many years ago and have mud walls. I have seen pictures from Hon. Marianne Kitany of schools in her constituency, which also have mud walls. You will wonder whether they are cow sheds. NG- CDF has assisted in converting some classrooms to become habitable. Thirdly, this will enhance service delivery by ensuring that critical community development initiatives are implemented efficiently and effectively at the constituency level. This is the only Fund Kenyans know that has served them well and provided value for money. This is because the management fees or salaries are only a mere 5 per cent, and 95 per cent goes to projects. In other institutions, which I do not want to mention, 49 per cent is used for other purposes, and 51 per cent goes to projects. Hon. Lelmengit is telling me that his constituency is suffering. By entrenching those Funds in the Constitution, we will get value for money. I want to mention three things why those Funds must be entrenched in the Constitution. Firstly, this will strengthen accountability and oversight mechanisms for the management of the Fund. Without a proper constitutional framework, oversight is very difficult. So, with a proper constitutional framework, we will be able to oversight and be accountable. Secondly, this Legislative Proposal seeks to support the National Government mandate to facilitate development at the constituency level. This is the only Fund that helps the Government with concurrent functions like sports, climate change and the building of ICT hubs, and this was declared unconstitutional. We have seen how the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) hubs have transformed the local community, particularly the youth. They are now earning money. Last month, the Principal Secretary for ICT visited our constituency, and we went to a hub where we heard very interesting stories. Some students are making $100 per week, which is Ksh13,000. Since they come from very poor families, that is benefiting them. Thirdly, it will foster inclusive growth and empower constituencies to effectively address their unique development challenges. So, I want to thank Hon. Members for supporting this legislative proposal. It has been endorsed by over 258 Members."
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